Product Details
The GE VMIVME5599 332-005599-000 serves as the primary VMIVME5599 Automatic Fiber-Optic Bypass Switch utilized to execute optical circuit restoration across VMIVME series network platforms.
Hardware Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model | VMIVME5599 332-005599-000 |
| Brand | GE Fanuc / GE Automation |
| Origin | United States |
| Weight | Standard VME Module Weight |
| Dimensions | Single-Slot VMEbus Form Factor |
| Operating Temp | 0 - 60 deg C |
| Power Consumption | Backplane Rails Dependent |
| Network Function | Automatic optical node bypass upon power failure |
| Compatibility | VMIVME-5576 and VMIVME-5588 modules |
| Override Methods | Front panel manual switch or remote P2 connector control pin |
| Physical Interface | VMEbus backplane connector and front panel optical ports |
Profinet / EtherNet/IP Deterministic Networks and Optical Loop Switching
While typical high-availability architectures rely on Profinet / EtherNet/IP deterministic networks to handle logical node exclusion, this hardware provides physical-layer optical redirection. The device interfaces directly with the host VMIVME-5576 or VMIVME-5588 memory boards to monitor target power status. If a fault is identified, internal optomechanical switches bypass the local node within the fiber ring, routing signals around the unpowered board without introducing data packet degradation or processor timing drift.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Does the VMIVME5599 support hot-swapping or live insertion on the VME backplane?
A: No. The parallel interface pins on this unit are not designed for hot-swap operations. Inserting the card while the backplane power rail is live will induce transient voltage spikes, which can disrupt adjacent VMIVME-5576 or VMIVME-5588 communication nodes.
Q: How is the physical bypass mechanism triggered if remote automation override is required?
A: Remote command execution is managed via a dedicated control pin located on the P2 backplane connector. Grounding or driving this pin according to specification forces the optomechanical relays to shift into bypass configuration independent of local node power status.
Field Installation Guidelines
- Slot Configuration Constraints: Install the module in the identical VMEbus backplane segment directly adjacent to the associated VMIVME-5576 or VMIVME-5588 reflective memory card to minimize optical jumper loss.
- Optical Terminal Maintenance: Ensure all fiber optic connectors are cleaned using specialized lint-free swabs before insertion. Match the optical transceiver wavelength parameters to avoid signal attenuation through the bypass switches.
- Manual Override Orientation: Verify that the front panel toggle switch remains in the automated position during normal operations, allowing the remote P2 control logic to dictate system state changes.
Additional Information
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